Cycle Routes in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Ahr cycle route
Active travel between the Eifel and Rhine regions
The Ahr cycle route winds its way over 80 kilometres through one of the most beautiful vineyard regions in the country, and is a good destination for a sporty day trip with a a relaxing glass of wine to finish the tour.
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Sauerland Cycle Circuit
Cycling through Sauerland on disused railway lines
Cycling on disused railway lines through the “Land of 1000 Mountains”. A wealth of attractions await active cyclists on this circular route.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Ruhr Valley Cycle Path
From idyllic landscapes to industrial heritage
From industrial heritage and vibrant cities to idyllic nature and half-timbered houses: the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path passes many different towns on its way through Sauerland and the Ruhr Area.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Töddenland Cycle Path
The circular route links interesting sites from the 17th and 18th centuries.
A cycle path for history buffs: this circular route follows the tracks of 17th and 18th century Westphalian salesmen.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Water Quintet Cycle Path
Five reservoirs on one cycle route
Low-gradient railway lines allow cyclists to discover Bergisches Land at a leisurely pace. The Water Quintet Cycle Path rewards cy-clists with beautiful views.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Roman Lippe Route
Cycling in the tracks of the Romans
Themed cycle routes along the River Lippe: from Detmold through the Ruhr Area as far as the Lower Rhine, cyclists can take a water-themed tour or follow the tracks of the Romans.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Lower Rhine Route cycle path
The longest network of cycle paths in Germany covers easy, flat terrain
The Lower Rhine region has Germany’s longest network of cycle paths: on the Lower Rhine Route, cyclists ride across Rhine dikes on flat, tarmacked paths.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Vennbahn Cycle Route
A journey through three countries on old railway lines
The railway line that once transported coal and iron ore from Aachen to Luxembourg now provides a mainly flat route for leisurely cycling.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Euroroute R1 cycle path
Cycle right across Europe
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hermann monument, flamingos and attractive cities like Münster – the Euroroute R1 cycle path connects many of Westphalia’s top attractions.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Rhine Cycle Route
Go with the flow
A journey through romantic landscapes and Rhine metropolises: the most exciting stretch of the 1,320-kilometre Rhine Cycle Route runs through NRW.
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